Ouwerkerk Loop

Discover a captivating horseback route through the history and nature of Schouwen-Duiveland!

Start in Capelle, formerly part of Nieuwerkerk, with an ancient cemetery surrounded by majestic trees. Before the devastating flood of 1953, Capelle was a cozy village with houses, a shop, and an inn.

Continue to Ouwerkerk, a typical Zeeland ring village dating back to 1233, where the old church and tower were destroyed during World War II and the disaster. The Noorsestraat, featuring identical wooden houses donated by Norway after the 1953 flood, is a unique sight. The 1953 flood left deep marks in the eastern part of Schouwen-Duiveland, now transformed into a 140-hectare recreational area with water and woods. Enjoy poplars, oaks, beeches, and ashes providing shelter and food for animals and birds.

On your left, you'll find the former hunting lodge of Baron Schimmelpenninck van der Oye, now a nature reserve with a tranquil earthen wall. An immersive journey through the time and nature of Schouwen-Duiveland!